But in the first State of the Nation address (Sona) he attended since he was acquitted of plunder for pocketing pork barrel funds, Revilla seemingly turned camera-shy. The karaoke was set up at the post to help ease the stress of patrolling policemen during Mr. Duterte’s fourth Sona. Bayan Muna Rep. Eufemia Cullamat stood out in her colorful red poncho with yellow, white and black geometric highlights patterned after traditional “lumad” designs. Rep. Cristal Bagatsing wore a red terno by designer Jojie Lloren embellished with both Ilokano “inabel” fabric and Mindanao “malong” insertions. The PSG confiscated sashes and props bearing protest messages that were intended as clothing ornaments for Kabataan Rep. Sarah Elago and her guests, Bayan Muna Rep. Ferdinand Gaite and Gabriela Rep. Arlene Brosas.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer July 22, 2019 23:26 UTC